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Valve will finally let you build your own Steam Machine with SteamOS for desktop
Valve’s working on official Nvidia support in SteamOS.
AMD releases FSR 4.1 upscaling for older graphics cards
Now RX 7000-series graphics cards can use the upscaling tech.
Apple’s latest AirTags are cheaper than ever for Prime Day
The four-pack is down to $90, marking the first major discount on Apple’s new item trackers.
Wyze’s new smart scale can break down your body composition for less than $80
The BodyScan is $40 cheaper than Wyze’s Ultra model by ditching Wi-Fi and simplifying the display.
Read this before you vibe-code another app
Your dream vibe-coded app might be a security nightmare.
Nothing cancels this year’s CMF phone due to RAM prices
Nothing’s next budget phone will have to wait until at least 2027.
The NTS Radio Player brings the best of internet radio to your hi-fi
To hell with algorithms, let a human DJ take the wheel.
In season 2 of Sugar, Colin Farrell’s quirky detective becomes much more human
The show’s star talks about keeping secrets, helping John Sugar grow, and why wearing jeans can be so odd.
Kaleidescape’s movie player blows streaming, and your wallet, away
The posh way to watch movies.
Will this PhD candidate and a political consultant hit it off?
Will these daters' summer plans converge?
Valve is so behind on Steam Controller orders that some won’t ship until 2027
You might have to wait a long time for your Steam Controller.
You can now use the Game Boy Camera with your phone
The Game Boy Camera is no longer dependent on the Game Boy.
Snap’s Specs look good on nobody
On The Vergecast: Snap Specs, Fox / Roku, and Facebook AI Mode.
Arts and Entertainment Agenda, June 19-25
Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, June 19-21 Chefs, vintners and food lovers converge for the 2026 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen this weekend from June 19 to 21. The leading culinary event has...
Google Calendar finally has more color options for events
A welcome (and long-requested) update.
Photoshop and Premiere now have AI assistants
The latest expansion in prompt-based editing.
This Ghost in the Shell keyboard makes me want to activate the hundred spidery robot fingers inside my regular fingers
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Keyboard
Obama Center launch brings Democratic political glitterati to Chicago ahead of crucial elections
Political elites, White House alums, donors and business leaders will converge on Chicago on Thursday to commemorate the launch of the Obama Presidential Center.
Samsung phones are getting a new feature for checking the health of your pets.
During the VivaTech 2026 conference in Paris, Samsung announced a new feature for its mobile devices created through a collaboration with the pet health management platform, Lifet. You’ll be able to snap a photo of your dog or cat which will be analyzed by AI to alert you to conditions like periodontal disease and obesity. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/samsung.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
SanDisk’s new PlayStation 5 SSD will cost you more than three PS5 Pros
You can max out your PS5 Pro’s storage for the price of three consoles.
Google’s first smart speaker in six years arrives next week
The Google Home Speaker is designed for Gemini for Home and its more conversational smart home assistant.
Google launches Wear OS 7 with Live Updates and a battery life boost
Track your meal delivery from your Pixel watch.
Android 17 arrives on Pixel phones today
Plus more Pixel-exclusive features in the June Pixel Drop.
The Google / Xreal Aura XR glasses are now available to preorder
You can reserve them for $99, with a full launch expected this fall.
Snap’s first consumer AR glasses are coming this fall for $2,195
Snap is finally launching augmented glasses for the public
Nothing’s Ear (a), our favorite budget earbuds, are cheaper than ever ahead of Prime Day
They offer ChatGPT integration.
We now know how DJI’s dual camera Osmo Pocket 4P compares to Insta360’s
DJI’s dual camera Osmo Pocket 4P is ready to challenge Insta360’s Luna Ultra.
The new PopSockets grip is so thin you’ll forget it’s even there
PopSockets says its new collapsible phone grip is as thin as a toothpick.
Schlage’s UWB-enabled smart lock launches this month
The Sense Pro deadlock was announced over a year ago.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 now come with Snapdragon X2 chips
New colors and high prices.
Apple’s smart home camera service is starting to impress me
Security cameras are getting smarter.
After resurrecting an iconic PC brand, Commodore is getting into flip phones
It’s $499, it’s beige, and it’s hoping to get you off your smartphone.
Xbox is closing down Hellblade creator Ninja Theory
The future of Senua, which Xbox just announced, is unclear.
Amazon’s Smart Thermostat is on sale for just $58
It’s under $60 for the first time this year.
Google Chrome is closing the loopholes that let old ad blockers keep working
No more workarounds for running uBlock Origin.
Xbox turmoil continues with a studio closure and executive departures
More big changes under Asha Sharma’s leadership.
Happy birthday to the Trump phone
One year later, it’s still unclear if the T1 Phone will ever ship.
Google Earth’s flight simulator is now available in your browser
Yet another way to waste a few hours on the web.
All the gear a 20-year gadget blogging veteran packs when traveling
From bags and chargers to e-readers and SSDs.
Honor’s Magic V6 sets three foldable firsts
But the bigger battery is the only one that matters.
‘An awkward family gathering’: Trump and G7 leaders convene in France amid geopolitical divergences
For weeks, President Donald Trump and his advisers have looked ahead warily to this week’s Group of Seven summit in France.
Conclave is the sound of a NYC summer block party
The self-titled 2021 debut blends Latin rhythms, funky synth bass, and pure party vibes.
Snazzy Labs got their Trump Phone preorder and it’s a disaster.
Quinn Nelson is one of the lucky (?) few to actually get their hands on the T1. The Trump Mobile emails kept going to spam, the site is broken, and a customer service agent asked for his password over the phone. Spoiler: Things didn’t get better once he turned it on. [Media: https://youtu.be/b1ytw85Npt8]
Browns legends Myles Garrett, Joe Thomas see careers diverge
Two paths now diverge, as Cleveland Browns great Myles Garrett sets new path, different from Joe Thomas
Sealed Super Mario Bros. sells for a record $3 million
You know the game came for free bundled with the console, right?
Knicks aim for championship as NYC prepares for sports spectacle
If there’s a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil taking on Morocco in the World Cup, it is that Game 5 of the NBA Finals is on the road.
Valve just imported 13 tons of VR headsets in one day
And probably 141 tons of Steam Machines in the past 50 days.
After Game 4 miracle, Knicks return to '0-0 mindset' on verge of winning historic NBA Finals
This portable light is great for way more than camping
You’ll take it camping then use it everywhere.
Amazon’s Echo Hub gets a customizable new look and Ring’s AI features
You can fully customize the Echo Hub’s home screen now.
iFixit Trump phone teardown confirms it’s an HTC dupe
The T1 Phone’s internals are almost identical to the ‘made in China’ U24 Pro’s.
YouTube is introducing DMs (again)
You have to invite people to chat via other platforms, however.
Deezer launches an AI music detector for other streaming services
Feed Deezer your playlists to find the AI slop.
Summer Solstice Celebration entertains folks at Mallory Square
Every evening in Key West, locals and visitors gather at the waterfront Mallory Square for the world-famous Sunset Celebration, to immerse in a magical convergence of performers, artisans, and local
Framework delays its first Laptop 13 Pro shipments by a month
Early shipments are slipping to July and August.
You can just tell the Instagram algorithm what you want now
You’ll be able to change topics that Instagram shows you.
Amazon’s Echo speakers can now help kids wind down and fall asleep
Amazon wants to make bedtime less of a struggle.
Boox’s quirky page-turning remote won me over
This tiny remote is great for more than just reading.
Valve is phasing out physical Steam gift cards due to scammers
Valve says “scammers have adapted.”
I’m relieved Siri AI isn’t trying to be a health coach
I’d rather no announcement than an underbaked Siri-flavored health coach.
Should We Change How We Talk About Mental Health and Neurodivergence?
Why do we continue to conflate terms describing general mental health and those with clinical needs?
Xbox exploring ‘radically different’ console business models
Microsoft is re-evaluating its plans for Project Helix and considering new ways to lower Xbox console costs.
Xbox exploring ‘radically different’ console business models
Microsoft is re-evaluating its plans for Project Helix and considering new ways to lower Xbox console costs.
Microsoft is disabling Office 2019 for Mac next month
A certificate issue means Office 2019 for Mac users won’t be able to edit or save documents starting July 13th.
Logitech’s new Mobi Fold squeezes a lot of functionality into a tiny folding mouse
Logitech’s new travel mouse borrows a fun trick from your first cellphone.
The App Store is going to add subscription bundles soon
Streaming-style bundles for your iPhone app subscriptions.
Microsoft AI head calls out Anthropic for acting like Claude is conscious
“This is exactly what we don’t want from AIs.”
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is getting a remake for the Switch 2
Big news from Tuesday’s Nintendo Direct.
Apple’s AI promises are finally, almost, sort of, here
After almost entirely neglecting Siri and punting its AI promises down the road in 2025, Apple went all in on the tech this year.
Apple dials down Liquid Glass, and the Mac looks way better for it
Less Liquid Glass is good Liquid Glass.
San Francisco’s Metropolitan Mosaic
Urban development, green spaces, and maritime activity converge in this Northern California city.
Hantavirus Outbreak Highlights the Importance of One Health
The recent hantavirus outbreak underscores how urbanization, deforestation, and rodent reservoirs can converge to shape zoonotic risk.
Instagram is finally letting everyone reorganize their profile grid
It’s been a year since it was announced.
Apple’s Screen Time updates are too little, too late
I’m tired of playing whack-a-mole with my kids’ devices.
44 things coming to your Apple devices that you might have missed
Like a much-needed opacity slider for Liquid Glass.
Apple drops support for a long list of iPads and Apple Watches with latest OS updates
iPadOS 27 drops support for M1-powered iPads, and watchOS 27 won’t even support Apple Watch Series 9 models.
Apple is redesigning Screen Time and overhauling child controls
Recommended time allowances for apps and ‘Ask to browse’ are coming to Apples devices.
Apple announces Siri AI and its next generation of Apple Intelligence
Apple’s second chance at an AI Siri should bring improved capabilities to Apple devices.
NotebookLM’s Gemini 3.5 upgrade adds a cloud computer and help finding sources
Google’s AI note-taking app is getting “across the board” updates.